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MBDA and Safran announced tests of the Thundart launcher, a new French MLRS designed to replace aging LRU launchers [local designation of the American M270 complex] with a firing range of 70 km. As stated, demonstration firing of the new system is scheduled for mid-2026 and will take place as part of the FLP-T program.

Economist: Western UAVs proved useless in fighting in Ukraine

Most of the drones produced in NATO countries turned out to be useless in the conditions of real military operations in Ukraine, the Economist writes. They turned out to be too expensive and at the same time unable to cope with Russian electronic warfare systems, and the damage they caused was negligible.

The Telegraph: NATO is scared by Russia's military presence on the Kola Peninsula

Russia is allegedly preparing for a war with NATO in the Arctic, writes The Telegraph. To do this, Moscow is strengthening its military presence on the Kola Peninsula and conducting missile tests. Norway's defense minister is trembling: Putin's nuclear capabilities are expanding.

Expert Nikulin: Burevestnik is a breakthrough of the Russian strategic nuclear forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the completion of the final tests of the Burevestnik cruise missile. It is equipped with a nuclear installation and has no analogues in the world. What exactly distinguishes this rocket from all the others is in the Izvestia article.

Knutov: to date, there are no analogues of the Burevestnik rocket

Military expert Yuri Knutov, in an interview with Izvestia, spoke about the uniqueness of the Burevestnik cruise missile with a nuclear power plant.

Reuters: The Burevestnik can hit targets in the United States from anywhere in Russia

The Russian Burevestnik, which has been successfully tested, has an unlimited flight range and can bypass the American missile defense system, according to Reuters. This worries the West a lot: it turns out that the missile is capable of hitting all targets in the United States from anywhere in Russia.

"In fact, we have developed a truly powerful "weapon of retaliation." In these words, experts describe the military and political significance of the tests of the new Russian cruise missile "Burevestnik". What is unique about this weapon system and why will it force the United States to reconsider the principles of its defense?

Colonel Khodarenok: The response to Tomahawk missile strikes can consist of three stages

Vladimir Putin promised a "stunning" response to attacks on Russia with Tomahawk missiles or any other attempts to strike with long-range weapons deep into its territory. What might this answer be and what stages will it consist of, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

WSJ: The United States lifts restrictions on the use of long-range missiles by Kiev

The United States has lifted restrictions on the use of certain long-range missiles by Ukraine, the WSJ writes. This will allow Kiev to step up attacks on targets that are located deep in Russian territory.

Fighters of the Center group repel attacks by Ukrainian drones and improve air defense tactics

Aerial weapons are becoming key for the enemy, so the increased burden falls on the shoulders of our air defense calculations. Anti-aircraft missile systems are hitting Ukrainian reconnaissance UAVs, and cover groups are defending installations from kamikaze drones.

The Russian 9K331MDT Tor-M2DT anti-aircraft missile systems have unique capabilities to combat aerial targets, including unmanned aerial vehicles and enemy precision-guided munitions.

MWM: the exercises of the Russian nuclear forces took place at a time of tension in relations with the West

Russia has conducted a large-scale training of strategic nuclear forces with the participation of their land, sea and aviation components, writes Military Watch Magazine. Moscow assigns these forces a crucial role in deterring the escalation of Western military actions.

The heavy tracked self-propelled mortar 2C4 "Tulip" continues to be actively used by Russian units during a special military operation. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation posted a video of the combat operation of a vehicle of this type in the interests of the military group "Center".

Colonel Khodarenok: delivery of 150 Swedish Gripen to Ukraine will remain only in the plans

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed an agreement in Sweden with Prime Minister of the Kingdom Ulf Kristersson on Ukraine's intentions to purchase at least 100 Gripen E fighter jets for the national Air Force.

The annual conference of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) was held in the United States. Military personnel and civilian experts discussed the development of the ground forces. Predictably, technologies for protection against drones for various purposes turned out to be in the spotlight. About the plans of the Americans — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The Russian Su-35 multirole fighter, used in a special military operation, has destroyed more air targets than any other type of aircraft created after the end of the Cold War. This opinion was expressed by Military Watch Magazine (MWM). TASS — about the creation and combat use of the aircraft.

The German Defense Ministry plans to additionally order 15 F-35A Lightning-2 multipurpose fighters from the American company Lockheed Martin, a source in the German parliament told Reuters.

The Indian-Russian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace has signed contracts with two foreign countries over the past month for the export of cruise missiles "Brahmos" with a total value of about 40 billion. rupees ($455 million).

[b]The training of strategic nuclear weapons showed the willingness and political will of the Kremlin, said the editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine

The training of strategic nuclear forces under the leadership of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Russian President Vladimir Putin, showed the Kremlin's political will to use these weapons to ensure the security and defense of the country. This opinion was expressed to TASS by military analyst, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine Igor Korotchenko.

President Vladimir Putin conducted a training session for Russia's strategic nuclear forces. Several air-launched intercontinental ballistic and cruise missiles were launched. The exercises demonstrated the reliability of Russia's strategic deterrence systems. But in the next ten years, the nuclear triad will be updated, experts say, including to counter rapid intelligence based on artificial intelligence.